2009 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · DE59 EWS
2009 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 135,884 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE59 EWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 135,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE59 EWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Skoda Octavia (DE59 EWS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DE59 EWS Mileage History
- 28/09/2022114,274 mi
- 06/10/2023122,222 mi+7,948 mi
- 09/10/2024128,422 mi+6,200 mi
- 26/09/2025135,884 mi+7,462 mi
- 26/09/2025135,884 mi
Average of roughly 7,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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